Director of SEC Reporting, Technical Accounting

Cohere

Director of SEC Reporting providing strategic leadership for financial reporting and technical accounting functions at AI company. Overseeing compliance with US GAAP and SEC regulations.

Posted 4/11/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare, review, and coordinate S-1 registration statements for IPO readiness, working closely with legal counsel, underwriting teams and auditors
Lead all SEC reporting activities including preparation and filing of 10-K, 10-Q, and other required SEC documents
Serve as the primary technical accounting expert for complex transactions including stock-based compensation (ASC 718), lease accounting (ASC 842), and other specialized accounting areas
Partner cross-functionally on special projects including M&A accounting, system implementations, and process improvements
Develop and maintain comprehensive accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls at an enterprise level
Partner with external auditors and coordinate audit processes, ensuring alignment with company strategy
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess accounting treatment for new initiatives
Set department strategy and vision for SEC reporting and technical accounting functions
Drive continuous improvement of our accounting infrastructure and reporting capabilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Have a background in public accounting (Big 4 preferred) and an active CPA license or equivalent
Have 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public company experience at a senior level
Possess deep expertise in US GAAP and SEC rules and regulations
Have extensive hands-on experience with SEC reporting tools (Workiva, DFIN ActiveDisclosure, or similar)
Have proven experience in technical accounting research and complex transaction analysis
Have experience building accounting processes in a fast-paced technology environment, preferably at an AI company
Have strong executive presence and leadership skills
Take a proactive, solutions-oriented approach to problem-solving
Have IPO readiness experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

An open and inclusive culture and work environment
Work closely with a team on the cutting edge of AI research
Weekly lunch stipend, in-office lunches & snacks
Full health and dental benefits, including a separate budget to take care of your mental health
100% Parental Leave top-up for up to 6 months
Personal enrichment benefits towards arts and culture, fitness and well-being, quality time, and workspace improvement
Remote-flexible, offices in Toronto, New York, San Francisco, London and Paris, as well as a co-working stipend
6 weeks of vacation (30 working days!)

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Hard Skills & Tools

SEC reportingtechnical accountingstock-based compensationlease accountingUS GAAPcomplex transaction analysisaccounting policiesinternal controlsIPO readinessM&A accounting

Soft Skills

leadershipexecutive presenceproblem-solvingcollaborationproactive approachcross-functional partnershipstrategic visioncontinuous improvementcommunicationteam coordination

Certifications

CPA license